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NN3 8DL

Greatmeadow

Blackthorn & Rectory Farm

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Detailed insights for NN3 8DL

Overview

Postcode NN3 8DL is located in an urban city, within the Blackthorn & Rectory Farm ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm is £51,495 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 4.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rectory Farm Linear Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
39.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,823 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.9%

Approximately 39.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm is £51,495 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from NN3 8DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm near NN3 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northampton located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN3 8DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRectory Farm Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Rectory Farm Linear Park
0.4 miLings WoodLargeWalking directions to Lings Wood
0.5 miEcton Park Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Ecton Park Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
4,208.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.45(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.99(+12%)
Vehicle crime
4.75(+15%)
Other theft
3.56(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
56.38%
Other White
72
18.37%
African
37
9.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.32%
Other
8
2.04%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
28.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
16.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
34.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.28%
Owns outright
22
15.38%
Other social rented
7
4.9%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm

Median price£221,800
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £285K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £221,800 (about £283 per square foot) in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£330,000£313
Semi-Detached29£212,000£312
Terraced33£205,000£234
Flats2£64,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233,000£169,995£136,500
2017£270,000£86,750£158,000£149,500
2018£305,000£64,750£175,000£151,000
2019£250,000£140,000£188,000£153,000
2020£288,500£99,995£190,000£164,500
2021£300,995£56,500£229,995£175,000
2022£318,995£65,000£237,500£210,000
2023£360,500£85,000£217,500£210,000
2024£318,000£46,000£212,000£205,000
2025£325,000£62,500£235,000£195,500
2026£342,500£214,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£200£152
2017£263£179£245£156
2018£243£98£234£179
2019£242£260£177
2020£279£160£240£179
2021£288£97£269£193
2022£314£88£299£235
2023£296£157£298£242
2024£289£58£312£215
2025£313£75£312£229
2026£289£296£224
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackthorn & Rectory Farm in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 8DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 8DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025185, Greatmeadow, Northampton, NN3 8DLTerracedFreehold£219,000
29 Aug 2025116, Greatmeadow, Northampton, NN3 8DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
21 Aug 2025159, Greatmeadow, Northampton, NN3 8DJTerracedFreehold£195,000
21 Mar 2025140, Greatmeadow, Northampton, NN3 8DJTerracedFreehold£190,000
31 Mar 202623, Oleander Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8QPDetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the NN3 8DL postcode area, located within Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN3 8DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlackthorn Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRectory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableEdgewood SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 8DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN3 8DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopBlackthorn Bridge Ct, Northampton, NN3 8QHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miRectory Farm SupermarketOlden Road, Northampton, NN3 5DDWalking directions to Rectory Farm Supermarket
0.3 miCo-op FoodOlden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, NN3 5DDWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,725

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN3 8DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeff Johnson

Blackthorn & Rectory Farm - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Keith Holland-Delamere

Blackthorn & Rectory Farm - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mike Reader

Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorthampton SouthE14001407
ParishNorthamptonE04013033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Overstone Lodge & Rectory FarmE02005654
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 009BE01027175
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about NN3 8DL

Is NN3 8DL (Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm) safe?

The area around NN3 8DL records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NN3 8DL?

The median sale price around NN3 8DL in Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm is £221,800 (about £283 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN3 8DL?

There are 11 schools close to NN3 8DL, including Blackthorn Primary School (Good), Rectory Farm Primary School (Good) and Edgewood School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN3 8DL?

NN3 8DL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,823 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN3 8DL (Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN3 8DL is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jeff Johnson (Reform UK) and Keith Holland-Delamere (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.